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Here Comes Round Two: Stay Safe in the Snow and Ice

February 12, 2014

UPDATE: State offices continue to be closed on Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13. Stay connected with your Georgia state agencies on social media for current updates.

State offices closed at noon on Tuesday due to the inclement weather. Governor Deal told agency heads to let employees who live north of I-20 and outside of I-285 to leave at around 10:30am, while the rest of state employees should leave at noon.

The beauty of snow and ice in Georgia can be breathtaking. It can also cause a lot of unwanted harm and trouble. Make sure you’re doing all that you can to be prepared and well-equipped for an ice storm.

Download the Ready Georgia app to get weather updates and create a Ready Kit before disaster strikes. Whether the power goes out, your house gets damaged or you’re stuck in your car, make sure you have the knowledge and equipment to survive with the least amount of harm.

Power Outages

If your power goes out during a storm, here are a few quick tips:

Unplug all major appliances (so when the power comes back on, your circuits won't be overloaded)